SVDO: Gives Simultaneous 1X Voice and EV-DO Data On Same Network

August 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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A SVDO, simultanious network carrying both voice and data was announced by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) today. The best part of this new type of technology is simultaneous 1X Voice and EV-DO Data. Unlike today’s GSM networks which are EV-DO, like Sprint and Verizon, are unable do both right at this time as the data network is interrupted for Voice calls. We also can’t take advantage of “live” services like caller-ID look-up programs.

“A complementary device enhancement known as simultaneous 1X Voice and EV-DO Data (SVDO) will also become available during the same timeframe and will enable CDMA2000 devices to access EV-DO packet data services while in an active 1X circuit-switch voice call. For example, users will be able to send emails or access the Web while on voice calls; phones with GPS can update maps or download real-time traffic information while on voice calls, etc. This device enhancement, which enables these concurrent voice and data services, is independent of the air link standard and infrastructure.” – CDMA development group.

Filed under AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon

T-Mobile’s G1 Will Continue To Receive Update For Android

August 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Google G1

Before bloggers and reporters try and stir up news headlines they had better confirm the source of purported news source and verify the information of the sources in question. Reason being, today a Twitter comment by Jean-Baptiste Queru, a Software Engineer at Google, mentioned in his Tweet that Android would no longer be supported with updates:

“As much as I’m hoping that it’ll be possible to somehow continue updating the G1, I can’t promise anything.”

Well the scores of G1 fans and news sites across the interwebs decided to take that comment to truth. If we have all learned something and that’s not to always trust Twitter as a source of information. CNN learned that the hard way.

T-Mobile’s response today to the Tweet:

“We plan to continue working with Google to introduce future software updates to the T-Mobile G1. Reports to the contrary are inaccurate.”

Filed under android, HTC, T-Mobile

iPhone Finally Ranked #1 in Japan

August 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment

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The iPhone 3GS has finally made its name in the Japanese cell phone market. Apple by bested the well known manufactures by becoming the number one cell phone in July and the iPhone 32GB 3GS outsold it’s rivals over the course of July. Even though cell phone sales plummeted in Japan, smart phone sales have risen.

So I guess the wealthy Japanese can now buy the Ultimate cell phone case of their iPhone.

Top Phone July 2009 Japan

Filed under Apple, AT&T, iPhone

Dell’s Mini 3 Android Handset Launches on China Mobile

August 17, 2009 by 1 Comment

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Today in Beijing Dell has unveiled the Mini 3i, also known as the MINI3i. This new device is an Android-based smart-phone which runs on the Open Mobile System platform.

Analyst Roger Kay, president of Endpoint Technologies, says Dell’s decision to launch its first smart-phone in China can have particular benefits.

“I think it’s good to do a geographically isolated launch, so you can see if you’ve got it right enough before you consider a launch in the United States,” Kay told eWEEK. It gives Dell the chance to “make any potentially embarrassing mistakes out of view” of other markets.





  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE class 12
  • Size: 68.6cc
  • 103g grams weight
  • Dimensions: 58 x 122 x 11.7mm
  • Display: 3.5″ nHD 640×360 LCD, 18-bit, 262K colors
  • OTA capable
  • Microsoft Exchange support
  • Google, AIM, Yahoo and MSN IM support
  • 3 megapixel auto-focus, flash, 8x digital zoom camera with 30fps video shooting mode, built in photo editor
  • USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
  • A-GPS
  • On-screen QWERTY keyboard, hardwriting recognition, multi touch UI
  • MicroSD slot

Filed under android, China Mobile, Dell

Philips Unleashes Android Powered Handset V900 on China Mobile?

August 17, 2009 by 1 Comment

v900 - Philips

We don’t have the size or most of the specs for that matter but what we do know for sure, it is a unit built by Philips in Germany, comes with WAPI, 1450 mAh battery, 3.2 MP auto-focus camera and it appears to run China’s version of the Android OS.

More photos below:




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Research Says iPhone Sales Hurt Not Help Carriers?

August 17, 2009 by 2 Comments

AppleStoreLondon

It appears all those heavy subsidies shelled out by Carriers around the world for the Apple iPhone haven’t made a dent to increase their respective profits. The Telecom’s thought that carrying the iPhone would lure consumers in with more expensive data plans but the carriers have not seen the results that AT&T has with the device.

“According to the research we have conducted on the operators, not one of these have increased their market share, revenue, or their earnings as a result of introducing the iPhone,” Strand Consult says in the report. Certain carriers even sent out low profit margin warnings  due to the iPhone sales model.

Our Story: iProfit, the iPhone Money Making Machine gave us a glimpse into the estimated profits Apple has made from iPhone sales, even though it was a smaller player compared to the other makers.

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VIDEO: HTC (Firestone) Leo Render Includes Leaked ROM

August 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment

HTC-Leo

In the latest saga of leaked information pertaining to the HTC Leo, the latest information we found is a purported leaked ROM running on a device built by HTC. We reported some leaked photos a few days ago about the HTC Leo. The renders look very similar to the leaked ROM photo above. Check out the video below for the full walk-through.

Filed under AT&T, HTC, Sprint, T-Mobile, Uncategorized, Verizon, Windows Mobile, WinMo 6.5

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